Rock Clause In Contract

Looking at a retaining wall bid today. Referal from struct. Eng. that
knows of Me. Done many of these. Here's the problem. No geo Eng. on this project! No soils log! will drive in 1/2" rebar to check for rock

Please help with some ROCK CLAUSE language in your contracts.

THANK'S IN ADVANCE ,TOOL

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Forget trying to develop legaleeze. Rather, attach to the contract agreement a detailed "schedule" of what work is included and what isn't. Just make sure to insert reference to the schedule in the "work" section of the contract.

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Rock Clause In Contract

Drift,

We use under our heading of,

"Not included in this agreement is the cost of any,"

Work not described in this agreement.

Excavation or removal of any rock ? cy or larger, or ledge rock by any method. Including chipping, drilling, splitting, ripping, hammering, blasting, or chemical agent either by hand work or machinery.

The ? is determined by the size machine used on the job.

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Nick

"Every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life are based on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving" Albert Einstein

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Rock Clause In Contract

I never get a retaining wall with good access. It's a shale hill ,behind house. looks like 3 men with jackhammers and wheelbarrows. We get a lot of bad access jobs.The dirt rock end will be time and materials.
wall and drainage fixed price. one job was 30 yds dirt through garage with 5 gal. buckets in S F

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Rock Clause In Contract

Drift.

We do much the same. Try renting a conveyor they can make life a lot easier. We have a Bobcat 443 skidsteer 36" wide and a X320 excavator 39" wide the best pick, shovel and wheelbarrow in the world. The 320 has a thumb and hydraulic hammer on it. You would not believe how productive it can be. Good luck.

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Nick

"Every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life are based on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving" Albert Einstein

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Rock Clause In Contract

I just used this in a proposal a few weeks ago.
Not included:Excavate trench rock of a more competent classification than “highly weathered”.

The physical characteristics that attend recognized geo-technical classifications (like "highly weathered") are well settled. Using recognized geo-technical terms can also be an effective way to "draw the line" when it comes to the limits of excavation you wish to establish.

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Rock Clause In Contract

Here is something that I just used for a proposal.

Price for excavation are for favorable working conditions. If conditions such
as rock formations, high water table or any other unforeseen
problems requiring additional materials, time and labor, the responsible
individual will be notified and any additional costs will be added to the invoice.

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Rock Clause In Contract

She is cheap,and would be trouble to work for. She didn't pass Kevin's tummy test. But I will bid and probably get a retaining wall in S.F.
Worked for them before.Have money and wall is out front,at street .will use your lingo thank's Drift

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